Endorsement - Budget Committee
Two 'Grok Thumbs Up
Being on the Budget Committee means a lot of work, a lot of minutiae, and a lot of questions and hours. Departments and people pitch their ideas as to what they believe is in the best interest of the Town and why those ideas should be brought forward and funded. However, it can be a thankless job as no one like to say “no” to good ideas and initiatives. Sometimes, saying “yes” is the proper and right thing to do, even when they have been declined by others. Yet, in order to provide the best quality services to the town folk at the best cost to the taxpayers, it is “no” that needs often times to be said.
There are three people that deserve your vote in Gilford for the Budget Committee – Sue Greene, Bob Brent, and Terry Stewart. They have the knowledge and the wisdom to know when to say “yes” and when to say “no” without compromising the quality of life in Gilford. They've asked the questions, they asked for the proof and challenged the providers of that proof. And when they they have not been satisfied, they've gone out and done their own investigations to ensure that Gilford residents are getting the best result for their hard earned dollars. And most of all, they have proven, Sue and Bob over the years and Terry this past year, that they will protect the average taxpayers' wallets. Sue and Bob both bring years of experience on the Committee and Terry with years managing private sector budgets.
They know, and advocate for, fully funding the needs of Gilford as a requirement. They know and realize when wants conflict with needs and act appropriately. With their leadership, the budgets for both the Town and SAU budgets have slowed their rate of increases (the Town budget was less than the year before!). They have earned your votes; I ask that you return them to the Budget Committee when you cast your vote during our SB2 voting (March 11). We certainly will be voting for Sue Greene, Bob Brent, and Terry Stewart.
Skip and Doug
Gilford
